Eton Mess

Eton Mess
(Benedict Cumberbatch's favorite dessert. It's a pain in the butt to make because it takes two days to do it, but it really is tasty!)

Preheat oven to 275*

Cookies:
3 large egg whites
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
3/4 c superfine sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla

Whipped cream:
1 c heavy whipping cream
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 Tbs sugar

Strawberries:
1 lb strawberries
2 Tbs sugar
Puree 1/3 strawberries, but the rest into bite size. Add strawberries to puree and sugar. Chill in fridge.

Cookies:
Beat egg whites until foamy, add cream of tartar, beat until they hold soft peaks. Beat in vanilla and sugar, at little at a time, until it holds very still peaks and sugar feels smooth between fingers.
Place 10 equal sized mounds onto parchment paper. Bake 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours, rotating half way through. Turn off oven and allow to cool in oven overnight.

Break cookies into bite size pieces. Layer in glass (whipped cream, cookies, strawberries), finishing with whipped cream.